California Bulk Transmission Biological Resource Assessment(12-CA)

Developers must obtain an Incidental Take Permit from the California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW) if their project will result in a “taking” of a California endangered or protected species. Under California law, “take” means to “hunt, pursue, catch, capture, or kill, or attempt to hunt, pursue, catch, capture, or kill.” [1] Developers must submit an Incidental Take Permit to CDFW for review. Developers may be required to undertake mitigation measures to avoid or lessen negative impacts on protected species.

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Determine Which State and Federal Permits Apply

Use this overview flowchart and following steps to learn which federal and state permits apply to your projects.